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Follow in the footsteps of the first tourists to Scotland! From the grandeur of the Highlands to the romantic allure of the Hebrides, host Paul Murton takes us on a series of scenic adventures suggested by the Victorian-era "Black’s Picturesque Guide to Scotland". With this well-thumbed guidebook in hand, Paul discovers how the beauty and magic of Scotland's iconic landscapes led tourism to flourish, and experiences the dubious delights of early transport, including a steam train, Shetland pony and three-wheel cycle.

Historian Paul Murton follows in the footsteps of Victorian travellers to Scotland. He visits iconic destinations that enchanted and inspired writers, artists and tourists. (1 of 6)

The Sporting Life

Paul Murton discovers how 19th-century Scotland's mountains and glens were a playground for rich gentlemen eager to test themselves against the forces of nature. (2 of 6)

In Search of the Real Scotland

For centuries, outsiders had seldom visited the beautiful landscape of the west coast of Scotland, but the power of steam changed everything. In this episode, Paul takes the Jacobite steam train to Maillaig and then crosses to the magical Isle of Skye. (3 of 6)

Mind, Body and Spirit

Paul Murton goes in search of the stunning landscape of the Highlands, which has attracted visitors for the last two hundred years. (4 of 6)

In Search of Perfect Isolation

Paul Murton travels to the Northern Isles to discover how their remoteness from the mainland became a draw for tourists in search of perfect isolation. (5 of 6)

Wish You Were Here

In Victorian times, a holiday was just a dream for the great mass of the population. Paul Murton traces the rise of the seaside as a worker's playground. (6 of 6)